THIRD SCHEDULE |
Regulation 5(2) and (4) |
Terms and conditions of the Private Education Mediation‑Arbitration Scheme |
1. In the Private Education Mediation-Arbitration Scheme, parties to a dispute will first be referred for mediation at the Singapore Mediation Centre, and if the dispute is not resolved through mediation, the dispute will be referred for arbitration by an arbitrator appointed by the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators. |
2. A registered private education institution that is a party to a dispute resolution proceeding under the Private Education Mediation‑Arbitration Scheme must comply with the rules governing the mediation and arbitration process and the timelines as set out by the respective dispute resolution centres. |
3. A registered private education institution that is a party to a dispute resolution proceeding under the Private Education Mediation‑Arbitration Scheme must —
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4. A student, former student or intending student (or a parent, guardian or other person who had entered into a contract with a registered private education institution for the provision of education to a student, former student or intending student) may choose whether to participate in a dispute resolution proceeding commenced by a registered private education institution. |
5. A registered private education institution that is a party to a dispute resolution proceeding must be represented by a manager or any other person authorised to make decisions on behalf of the institution in the conduct of any dispute resolution proceedings under the Private Education Mediation‑Arbitration Scheme. |